Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C200 vs Tapo C260

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C200 and the Tapo C260 are pan-tilt indoor cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Tapo specs come from Tapo’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Tapo C200

Pick it for: A 1080p pan-tilt camera if you don’t need 4K or 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C260: 4K 8MP, dual-band)

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Tapo C260

Pick it for: 4K 8MP video (the C200: 1080p Full HD) · Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C200: 2.4GHz only) · Wider 109.6° diagonal view (the C200: 88.3° diagonal)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C200 Tapo C260
Resolution 1080p Full HD 4K 8MP
Power Plug-in (9V adapter) Plug-in (5V USB-C, 3 m cord)
IP Rating Indoor use Indoor use
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Subscription Optional (Tapo Care) Optional (Tapo Care)
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google, SmartThings
Tapo C200

Pros

  • Covers a whole room with pan and tilt
  • Privacy mode
  • Local storage
  • ONVIF and RTSP support

Cons

  • 1080p only
  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
Tapo C260

Pros

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Local face recognition
  • Lens hides for privacy
  • USB-C power

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • No HomeKit
  • 4K fills microSD cards faster

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C200

  • A 1080p pan-tilt camera if you don’t need 4K or 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C260: 4K 8MP, dual-band)
Why choose the Tapo C260

  • 4K 8MP video (the C200: 1080p Full HD)
  • Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C200: 2.4GHz only)
  • Wider 109.6° diagonal view (the C200: 88.3° diagonal)

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